Toyota Corolla (E170): Shift position purpose

*: To improve fuel efficiency and reduce noises, set the shift lever in D for normal driving.
Other materials:
Key confinement prevention function does not work
properly (unlock warning switch circuit)
Circuit description
The unlock warning switch turns on when the key is inserted in the ignition
key cylinder and the door courtesy
switch turns on when the driver’s door is opened, and the integration relay
monitors both switches conditions.
According to these switches conditions, the int ...
Repair
1. Steering off center repair procedure
Inspect steering wheel off center.
Apply masking tape on the top center of the steering
wheel and steering column upper cover.
Driving the vehicle on a straight line for 100 meters
at a constant speed of 35 mph (56 km/h), and ho ...
Circuit description
Shifting from 1st to o/d is performed in combination with on and off of the
shift solenoid valve s1 and s2
controlled by ecm. If an open or short circuit occurs in either of the solenoid
valves, the ecm controls the
remaining normal solenoid valve to allow the vehicle to be operated smoothly
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